Thaw Trial Focus on Mothers Testimony in Insanity Defense
Mrs. William Thaw of Pittsburg is expected as the principal witness in the Harry Thaw case tomorrow. Attorney Martin W. Littleton said she has recovered enough from a 30 day illness to travel to New York. Her testimony aims to bolster the insanity defense as the court heard Abraham H. Beck of Lansdowne testify today, making a strong impression on jurors and onlookers.
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New York
William Thaw
Pittsburg
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Martin W. Littleton
Abraham H. Beck
Lansdowne, Penn
Philadelphia
Beck School for Boys founder remembered in trial notes
The article recalls 75 year old Mr. Beck a retired teacher who ran the Beck School for Boys in Lititz Pennsylvania near Lancaster. It notes his then young pupil Harry Thaw attended from September 1881 to April 1882 with Beck as sole instructor despite limited hearing.
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Sinn Fein Reverses in Dublin Municipal Elections
Sinn Fein adherents suffered reverses in Dublin as only three of 11 candidates won in 20 wards. Alderman Cole was defeated while Lord Mayor Joseph Patrick Nannetti triumphed by a large margin. Sinn Fein representation rose by one seat overall in the Dublin corporation.
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Sinn Fein
Alderman Cole
Joseph Patrick Nannetti
Tokyo Ministers Quit Sparks Political Panic
Tokyo reports a near political panic after the resignations of the finance and communications ministers, signaling the government's inability to avert a growing crisis.
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Tokio
Finance
Japan and China Stand on Brink of Possible War
May Tokio dispatch reports that Japan demands China halt railroad construction in Manchuria, threatening force if Beijing proceeds. China pledges to begin work, warning Japan to back down. The dispute centers on the Pekin treaty and the risk of a wider conflict.
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Tokio
Japan
China
Manchuria
Mayor Seeks Bill to Allow City Employee Discharges
Mayor George A. Hibbard asked the Legislature to permit him to discharge any city employee without a hearing. He argues current civil service law requires just cause and written reasons for removals or transfers, limiting his administration.
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George A. Hibbard
Hibbard
Boston
Boston Mayor seeks civil service removals to reshape city
The article notes Mayor Hibbard urging legislature to allow him to remove civil service staff in Boston, claiming the classified service blocks pruning. Supporters call it sweeping yet потенциальly efficient. civil service commissioners show limited opposition to the mayor's plan amid party politics.
Weather forecast for Boston and New England area
Fair weather expected in Boston and vicinity on Friday with colder temperatures and diminishing west winds. Saturday should stay fair with slightly warmer conditions in eastern New York and New England, as winds shift from west to south in the region.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
New York
Hughes Nominated Talk Blocked at Stormy New York GOP Meeting
The New York Republican county committee faced a bitter three hour session as leaders failed to endorse any presidential candidate. Voices clashed with cheers and boos while the panel adjourned for a month without a vote on endorsing Governor Hughes or Secretary Taft. The December meeting had tabled Hughes endorsement for the national convention.
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New York
Hughes
Republican County Committee
Taft
Falls to gunman on Summer and Kingston streets
Patrolman John T. Lynch of Station 2 was shot at 9:15 p.m. on the corner of Summer and Kingston and died an hour later at Relief Hospital after a struggle with the assailant. Patrolman John P. Doyle restrained the suspect, William Foley of South Boston, who is jailed at Station 2. A break was reported at Franklin and Devonshire streets, and Foley cites John Murphy of South Boston as a companion.
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Summer
Kingston
Lynch
John’ P.” Doyle
Doyle
William Foley
South Boston
Franklin
Devonshire
Foley
John Murphy
Murphy
Adams Express Company
Wealthy Woman Missing in New York and Boston Search
Mrs. Frederick A. Warner, a London boot and shoe magnate's wife and Dorchester resident, disappeared after leaving Dorchester to visit New York. Police and private detectives are search ing for her after letters hinted at a possible suicide attempt. She is about 35, in good health, with substantial means.
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Boston
Frederick A. Warner
London
C. A. Briel
Ashmont Street
Dorchester
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